Fish Biologist - Fieldwork and Environmental Compliance Coordinator

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $74.68k - $188.57k / year • 22h ago

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Open: September 29, 2026 — Closes: October 5, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), with one vacancy in Miami, FL; Panama City, FL; Galveston, TX; Pascagoula, MS; or Beaufort, NC.

Major Duties

As a Fish Biologist- Fieldwork and Environmental Compliance Coordinator, you will perform the following duties: Oversee region-wide marine related research science activities on ships in support of Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)'s mission. Provide technical guidance on research programs and the requirements of a variety of scientific surveys (including longline, plankton, reef fish, marine mammals, trawls, and acoustic survey research). Coordinate annual Seagoing Personnel Training (including sampling techniques, fish disposition, survey mitigation measures, sea turtle handling protocols, and small boat guidelines). Serve as the Environmental Compliance Coordinator. Ensure fisheries and ecosystem research activities are in compliance with various statues, agreements, and applicable laws within the US Exclusive Economic Zone, high seas, and international waters. Coordinate the scheduling, access, and use of research vessels. Implement and organize annual prioritization of surveys working with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Platform Coordinator, SEFSC Director, senior staff, and others associated with various scientific projects. Collaborate with Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NMFS Platform Coordinator, and NMFS Fieldwork Coordinators to ensure SEFSC needs are met with new vessel platforms and that the necessary equipment to meet the needs for all SEFSC surveys is incorporated in the design and construction of new fishery research platforms. NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. May require use of government vehicle to travel to remote or regional locations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. May work aboard deployed vessels: includes unsteady platforms; exposure to weather conditions; able to ascend and descend ladders, etc. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

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